Users can download it by manually checking for updates

Jan 22, 2020 04:42 GMT  ·  By

Microsoft has made Windows 10 version 1909, or November 2019 Update, available for all users who manually check for updates in Windows Update.

Called seekers, these users can begin the download and installation process of the latest Windows 10 release by heading over to Windows 10 Settings App > Update & Security > Windows Update> Check for updates.

While Windows 10 version 1909 is also offered to devices as an automatic update, this rollout happens in stages as Microsoft completes the verification for software and hardware compatibility problems.

Automatic rollout continues

The software giant says its automatic rollout continues, so new waves of devices should get version 1909 in Windows Update gradually.

“We are starting the next phase in our controlled approach to automatically initiate a feature update for an increased number of devices running the October 2018 Update (Windows 10, version 1809) Home and Pro editions, keeping those devices supported and receiving the monthly updates that are critical to device security and ecosystem health. Our rollout process starts several months in advance of the end of service date to provide adequate time for a smooth update process,” Microsoft explains.

In the meantime, the firm is giving the finishing touches to another Windows 10 feature update called version 2004. This release is projected to land in the spring after being finalized in December – Microsoft is now running last-minute fixing as part of the Windows Insider program.

Most likely, the rollout of Windows 10 version 1909 will be completed by the time the company pushes version 2004 to production devices. Just like in the case of the November update, a number of users will be allowed to download version 2004 manually with a check for updates in Windows Update, but the company will also offer it as an automatic update on devices where no compatibility problems are detected.